Shona
5 countries#780 in Scotland, 2025Popularity across 5 countries
Each line is scaled to its own peak, so you can compare when Shona was in fashion in each country, whatever the population size.
Country by country
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
4,092 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #869 · peaked in 1997 with 248 births (England & Wales + Scotland + Northern Ireland combined)
Source: ONS, National Records of Scotland & NISRA (combined), official birth-registration data
🏴 Scotland
2,443 births recorded 1974–2025 · currently #780 · peaked in 1975 with 167 births
Source: National Records of Scotland, official birth-registration data
🇺🇸 United States
2,414 births recorded 1943–2024 · peaked in 1970 with 160 births
Most common in: California, Texas, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania
Source: Social Security Administration, official birth-registration data
🏴🏴 England & Wales
1,517 births recorded 1996–2020 · peaked in 1997 with 200 births
Source: Office for National Statistics, official birth-registration data
🇫🇷 France
639 births recorded 1985–2020 · peaked in 2001 with 47 births
Most common in: Paris, Seine-Maritime, Seine-Saint-Denis, Loire-Atlantique, Calvados
Source: INSEE, official birth-registration data
Northern Ireland
132 births recorded 1997–2019 · peaked in 1997 with 12 births
Source: NISRA, official birth-registration data
Scotland rank history
Shona’s rank among girls’ names, most recent 20 years on record.
| Year | Rank | vs. prior yr |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 | #120 | — |
| 1995 | #97 | ↑23 |
| 1996 | #122 | ↓25 |
| 1997 | #126 | ↓4 |
| 1998 | #110 | ↑16 |
| 1999 | #137 | ↓27 |
| 2000 | #209 | ↓72 |
| 2001 | #229 | ↓20 |
| 2002 | #248 | ↓19 |
| 2003 | #271 | ↓23 |
| 2004 | #208 | ↑63 |
| 2005 | #264 | ↓56 |
| 2006 | #340 | ↓76 |
| 2007 | #401 | ↓61 |
| 2008 | #650 | ↓249 |
| 2009 | #453 | ↑197 |
| 2010 | #802 | ↓349 |
| 2011 | #810 | ↓8 |
| 2012 | #665 | ↑145 |
| 2025 | #780 | ↓115 |
Frequently asked questions about Shona
Is Shona a popular name?
Yes — Shona currently ranks #780 among girls’ names in Scotland as of 2025, based on official birth records.
Is Shona more common for boys or girls?
Shona is recorded predominantly as a girls’ name in official Scotland birth data.
When was Shona most popular?
Shona peaked in 1975 in Scotland, with 167 recorded births that year.
Is Shona rising or falling in popularity?
In Scotland, Shona’s popularity is falling — its rank has slipped from #61 in 1974 to #780 in 2025.
How many babies have been named Shona?
At least 7,145 babies have been recorded with the name Shona across official birth statistics in 5 countries.
Is Shona popular in more than one country?
Yes — Shona appears in official birth records in 5 countries: Scotland, United States, England & Wales, France, Northern Ireland.